Gospel singer Marquinhos Menezes died this Thursday (13), aged 50, after complications from stomach cancer. The death was confirmed by the artist's wife, Lilian Azevedo, and by the Assembly of God Vitória in Christ (Advec), in Niterói, where he worked as a pastor.
Gospel singer dies at age 50 after battle with stomach cancer
Gospel singer Marquinhos Menezes died this Thursday (13), aged 50, after complications from stomach cancer. The death was confirmed by the artist's wife, Lilian Azevedo, and by the Assembly of God Vitória in Christ (Advec), in Niterói,...
In the caption, he stated that Marquinhos was a “warrior” and highlighted the artist’s faith in recent days. “My love was a warrior who fought bravely until he was promoted… As he prayed days before leaving, heaven is the best prize,” he wrote.
- She also stated that the two would meet in eternity.
- Advec also paid tribute to the pastor and highlighted the legacy he left behind.
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Lilian published a video on Instagram showing moments with her husband and mourned the loss. In the caption, he stated that Marquinhos was a “warrior” and highlighted the artist’s faith in recent days. “My love was a warrior who fought bravely until he was promoted… As he prayed days before leaving, heaven is the best prize,” he wrote. She also stated that the two would meet in eternity.
Advec also paid tribute to the pastor and highlighted the legacy he left behind. According to the church, Marquinhos was known for his faith, his love of God, his dedication to religious work and his care for people. The institution further stated that he was deeply loved by the community.
Who was Marquinhos Menezes?
Marquinhos studied music since he was 14 years old and became known in the gospel world for songs such as “Poderosa Unção”, “De Suas de Tuas Asas” and “Mais de Ti, Senhor”.
The singer also shared musical work with his wife. It was under his influence that Lilian decided to invest in her own career in music, after acting as her husband's backing vocalist.
Furthermore, the two worked as backing vocals for other well-known gospel music artists, including Cassiane, Fernanda Brum and Eyshila.
Marquinhos and Lilian had been married for 23 years. Upon confirming his death, the family and the church highlighted the artist's religious and musical trajectory, who combined his career as a singer with his work as a pastor.
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